Operations Excellence Manager

Full-Time

Continuous Improvement

Canada’s leader in the production of cookies, Leclerc also manufactures sugar wafers, snack bars, breakfast cereals, crackers, and chocolates. The thriving family company currently sells its products in more than twenty countries all over the world.

Leclerc is, and has always been, on the leading edge of technology and constantly works to ensure the complete satisfaction of its customers. Together with over 900 employees, the company builds on production processes and rigorous distribution networks in order to offer the highest quality products. For more than 110 years, Leclerc has successfully balanced innovation, freshness, and good taste, pleasing customers of all ages.

SCOPE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, the Operational Excellence Manager will be responsible for implementing continuous improvement efforts, acting as an internal consultant in shaping continuous improvement strategy while also helping senior leadership and plant managements solve complex business, operational, and manufacturing problems. He/she will be critical in helping to recognize, analyze, prioritize, and drive opportunities for improvement across all aspects of the business. They will own and utilize Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies, tools, techniques, and principles, assuring their freshness, applicability, and consistency with industry standards and ensuring proper deployment across multiple projects.RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a change agent by promoting the use of Lean tools and Strategy Deployment methodology across the Company.

Create an environment where all employees have increased opportunities to contribute to the success of the business and the security of their future through Continuous Improvement efforts.

Assists in the development of plant lean leaders in advanced tools and methodologies for sustainable results.

Provide coverage for US Plant Managers as needed with long-term ability to grow into role within the US.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Engineering degree complete with at least 10 years demonstrated work experience in this field.

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification complete with a minimum of 5 years demonstrated work experience in this field.

Demonstrated team leadership skills and a desire to participate in a highly competitive business endeavor requiring a high degree of quality.

Proven track record of leading change and implementing continuous improvement projects

Attention to detail, adaptability, self-starter, and high degree of personal accountability is essential.

Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the Company, including Senior Leadership, both written and verbal.

Excellent computer skills, including ability to use MS Office Suite, Minitab, SAP, Databases, and other programs used by the Company

Ability to multi-task extensively; experience in project management.

Ability to travel nationally and internationally upwards of 40% of the time

Work in the United States without company sponsorship

Joining Leclerc's dynamic and passionate team provides an opportunity to work every day to promote people’s well-being by offering high quality products. Would you like to build a career in a motivating work environment with nonstop exciting challenges? Please apply through the site.

KINGSPORT

Our Kingsport site has two ultra‑modern plants that primarily produce crackers and granola bars. Just like the city itself, our Kingsport plant is full of friendly, welcoming people who make you feel right at home. On a personal and professional level, everyone agrees that it’s a good place to work.